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Yuqing Century-Old Folk House

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This century-old Korean-style folk house is nestled at the foot of a mountain in Yuqing Town, situated in a scenic location sheltered from the wind, bathed in sunlight, and surrounded by water. With a history of over 100 years, it is a typical example of traditional Korean architecture, retaining many of its original and rustic features. The house features a large roof with a flat middle section and upturned ends—its central part is as level as a boat gliding on water, while the raised ends resemble soaring cranes. All the lines and surfaces that make up the grand roof are composed of gentle curves and rounded forms, with the main ridge lines painted in thick white strokes. The stable, unadorned curves and the bold white outlines beyond the eaves distinguish the Korean-style grand roof from those of Han Chinese or Japanese architecture. The doors and windows are fitted with intricate wooden lattice grids and covered with traditional paper. The designs of the window lattices are meticulously crafted, featuring a rich variety of patterns, a balanced mix of long and short elements, a harmonious blend of squares and circles, and a thoughtful interplay of density and openness—all aiming for a neat, elegant, and vibrant aesthetic that is rare in Northeast Asia. The overall exterior presents a stretched, stable, and approachable scale. Viewed from the facade, it consists of three parts: the roof, the main body, and the base platform.

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This century-old Korean-style folk house is nestled at the foot of a mountain in Yuqing Town, situated in a scenic location sheltered from the wind, bathed in sunlight, and surrounded by water. With a history of over 100 years, it is a typical example of traditional Korean architecture, retaining many of its original and rustic features. The house features a large roof with a flat middle section and upturned ends—its central part is as level as a boat gliding on water, while the raised ends resemble soaring cranes. All the lines and surfaces that make up the grand roof are composed of gentle curves and rounded forms, with the main ridge lines painted in thick white strokes. The stable, unadorned curves and the bold white outlines beyond the eaves distinguish the Korean-style grand roof from those of Han Chinese or Japanese architecture. The doors and windows are fitted with intricate wooden lattice grids and covered with traditional paper. The designs of the window lattices are meticulously crafted, featuring a rich variety of patterns, a balanced mix of long and short elements, a harmonious blend of squares and circles, and a thoughtful interplay of density and openness—all aiming for a neat, elegant, and vibrant aesthetic that is rare in Northeast Asia. The overall exterior presents a stretched, stable, and approachable scale. Viewed from the facade, it consists of three parts: the roof, the main body, and the base platform.

Yuqing Town: A town under the jurisdiction of Tumen City. Established as a township in 1958, it was later changed to a commune, restored as a township in 1983, and upgraded to a town in 1994. Located in the southern part of the city, on the western bank of the Tumen River, it is 18 kilometers from the city center, covering an area of 174 square kilometers with a population of 7,000. The Tumen–Kaishantun Highway passes through the town. The town government is seated in Mapai. It administers nine village committees: Bailong, Shijian, Qixin, Mapai, Shuikou, Jieman, Sandong, Yiji, and Lifeng. The main agricultural products include rice, millet, beans, and corn. … Yuqing Town detailed information ++